Larisa Montanaro

Soprano

Larisa Montanaro (b. 1972) is completing her doctorate at The University of Texas at Austin under the tutelage of Rose Taylor and Darlene Wiley. Larisa specializes in Modern Music, although she also performs vocal literature from the 12th c. through the 20th c. and is a regular soloist with both the Texas Early Music Project and the University of Texas New Music Ensemble. To date, she has premiered the works of over 14 composers and always welcomes new scores. Larisa also composes electro-acoustic music. Awards include first prize in the 24th International Competition of Electroacoustic Music Russolo 2002 and an honorable mention in the 27th International Electroacoustic Music and Sonic Art Competition at Bourges.

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